🌱 Patch AM: Rochester joins Farmington in letting adults stroll with drinks downtown

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In today's newsletter:

• Rochester joins Farmington in letting adults stroll with drinks downtown
• Farmington and Huron Valley communities remember coach David Browne's lasting impact

Also on today's calendar: Yard to Table: Weekly Garden Skills Education Series on Wednesdays and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Humid with a thunderstorm, with a high of 77 and low of 64 degrees.
• Thursday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 77, low: 57.
• Friday: Sunny and pleasant, with a high of 79 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Social district approved for downtown Rochester (candgnews.com) — Downtown Rochester is joining the list of Oakland County cities with designated social districts where adults can stroll with alcoholic drinks, a list that already includes Farmington. For Farmington residents, it's a sign that the social district concept you may have seen at home is spreading, with Rochester planning wristbands, drink limits, and special cups ahead of winter events.
   

• Huron Valley among communities mourning passing of longtime area coach David Browne (theoaklandpress.com) — Huron Valley schools and several Oakland County communities are mourning longtime coach and teacher David Browne, who once led Farmington High's girls basketball program before a successful run at Milford. For Farmington families and former players, tributes highlight his calm leadership, focus on students' growth, and lasting impact across basketball and track programs where he coached and taught.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Farmington

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★ Featured events ★

Thursday September 10
• Paint & Sip | Wine and Painting Experience | Sept 10 →
  KickstART Gallery & Artisan Shop, 23616 Farmington Road, Farmington

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Other local events

Friday September 11
• Special Pass | Zap Zone Farmington →
  Zap Zone | Farmington, 31506 Grand River Ave, Farmington
• Sound Bath Reiki Yoga Nidra Meditation with Lisa Harthurn →
  CenterPeace Healing and Events Center Farmington, 33750 Freedom Road, Farmigton
Saturday September 12
• Saturday Storytime (Ages 1-6) →
  FCL Farmington, 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington
  10:30 am
• VEGMICHIGAN'S FALL FOOD & FUN NIGHT →
  33113 Grand River Ave, Farmington
  5:00 pm
Monday September 14
• Little Me Storytime (13-23 months) →
  FCL Farmington, 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington
  10:30 am
Tuesday September 15
• Board of Education Meeting
  Maxfield Education Center, 32789 W 10 Mile Rd, Farmington
  6:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Yard to Table: Weekly Garden Skills Education Series on Wednesdays →
  St John Lutheran Church, 23225 Gill Rd, Farmington Hills
  6:00 pm
Saturday September 19
• Love & Golf: A Date Night Experience →
  Back Nine Golf | Farmington, MI, 32742 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
• Community Costume Swap →
  FCL Farmington, 23500 Liberty Street, Farmington
  10:00 am
Tuesday September 22
• The Stories We Keep: Using Objects to Unlock Memory and Meaning →
  Santé, 33314 Grand River Avenue, Farmington
Saturday September 26
• Sewing Fundamentals: Costume Construction Workshop →
  Oakland Community College - Southfield Campus, 22322 Rutland Dr, Southfield
  10:00 am

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Plymouth

• Westland Girl, 18, Killed In Domestic Shooting: Police (patch.com)
• Major Metro Health System Announces Mass Layoff (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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